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How much did the Colorado state government spend in 2022?
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Colorado spent more than $45 billion in fiscal year 2022, roughly half of which were federal dollars, according to a recent state audit. The Office of the State Auditor said that, for the most part, its review found unmodified or “clean” opinions on the financial statements of Colorado’s activities. “This means that these financial statements…
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Colorado to improve food stamp customer service with $500,000 federal grant
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The Colorado Department of Human Services was awarded $517,961 on Thursday to improve efficiency in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, provides monthly benefits to help low-income households purchase food. With this grant, Colorado plans to build an interactive voice response system that SNAP customers can talk…
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2018 farm bill hits final stretch
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It looks like a federal farm bill will arrive just in time for farmers and ranchers’ Christmas stockings. The Senate on Tuesday voted 87-13 to approve the $867 billion compromise version; on Wednesday, the House gave it their okay on a 369-47 vote. Three of Colorado’s four Republican House members — departing U.S. Rep. Mike…
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Deal on delayed farm bill would legalize hemp, drop food-stamp changes
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The long-delayed federal farm bill, which expired on Sept. 30, looks like it’s finally moving toward passage as key lawmakers resolved an impasse over the package. The U.S. House and Senate agriculture committees announced Thursday they have reached an agreement in principle on the legislation, although final details will not be available for at least…
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US House OKs farm bill but says no to hardline immigration measure
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The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted narrowly to approve a bill that extends farm programs overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but rejected a hard-line Republican-sponsored bill on immigration reform – a pair of votes that conservatives had insisted should be taken side by side. The vote of 213 to 211 on…
